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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

And we are a Go!!!! That's right Super Heroes, Star Command has received confirmation of the US Consulate Appointment that will provide and satisfy the last requirement in order to complete our mission. Forever Mama has procured the tickets for the winged transportation from ATL to HK for herself and Forever Big Sister. Tickets are also secured for Forever Mama, Forever Big Sister AND Little B for the mission completion flight back to ATL!
That Consulate Appointment is on 3/25/13 which means that Forever Mama and Forever Big Sister will forever have Little B on 3/18/13! Mission completion is scheduled as the wheels touch down on 3/28/13 at 7:40 pm.
The party really commences now! It is not too late to join Little B's Super Hero Team. Many boxes remain unfilled for mission completions. Feel free to join the Bash http://bairdsfaithtrustandpixiedust.blogspot.com/2013/01/youre-invited.html
Thank you for all of those who have helped get the mission this far. We are almost there. It is really happening!!! Forever Mama and Forever Big Sister leave on 3/17 on the journey of a lifetime to complete Little B's mission.

I’m writing this
letter for you to read in a few years. Today we received TA from China. That
means that your big sister Taylor and I can finally set our travel dates. It
means that we can finally come and get you. I cannot put into words the
excitement, anxiety and overwhelming love that I feel today. I can’t believe
that in just a couple of weeks I finally get to meet the little boy in the
picture that I have been dreaming of since I first saw that picture last May.

I have to admit
that I am very nervous, worried and anxious. Will you like me? Will you be mad
at me for taking you from your friends? Ms Tyler told me that you were so
excited to show off the picture of Taylor and I that I sent you on your
birthday last August. She told me how you showed her our picture and said “This
is my family, my mama and big sister. It is my turn!” She told me that you have
seen many of your friends get a family and go home to America. You understand
that concept to the best of your 6 year old ability. And yes, my sweet boy, it
is your turn. I promise that I will be there to help you as your whole world
turns upside down. I am so afraid that you will be scared and upset; after all
you are already 6 years old and understand what is happening. I will do my very
best to comfort you and to assure you that we are forever.

My dear boy, know that
it is okay if you cry. It is ok to grieve the loss of the life and people you
know. I hope that I do not frighten you as I know that I will cry the moment I
finally see you in person with my own eyes. But rest assured, my sweet little one,
that my tears are of utter joy, overwhelming love, and knowing that you, my
son, will be going through conflict during this transition to your new life. Your
big sister and I will cry with you as you grieve your losses and my heart will
ache along with yours.

There will be bumps
along our journey, but know that there are great times ahead and we will get
there together.You are so wanted and
loved already. You are so very special and I know that you are destined for
great things. You will touch many hearts as you make your life’s journey. When
you get home you will see many names of people who you have already touched and
who helped to bring you home. Your Papa can’t wait to finally meet you, his
very first grandson!

My worries for you
also are in what you will go through as your muscular dystrophy progresses. As
I have seen so many little boys go through the progression, I know what is
ahead. We will face it head on and together. While you may have muscular
dystrophy, you are not muscular dystrophy and it will not define you. You are
Bobby, a darling, sweet, smart little boy who just happens to have muscular
dystrophy. I will make sure that you have friends that have muscular dystrophy
so that as you grow up you will have someone to talk to that is going through
the same things that you are dealing with. Just wait until you get to MDA Camp
Walk ‘N Roll. I have been a counselor for this camp since 1980. It is the most
wonderful camp in the world! Your big sister will go with you your first year
as your counselor and she will introduce you to this awesome experience. While
I would love to continue my experience as a camp counselor as you go to your
first camp, I am now a parent of a child with MD and can no longer attend. I
will miss camp and I will miss you for that week, but I gladly retire my
counselor hat so that you can be my son.

In just a few
days your big sister and I will be waiting for you to come through the door.
There will be tears, fears and joy. It will finally be your turn. We love you
to the moon and back, to infinity and beyond, forever and ever! We will see you
so very soon!

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Attention all Super Heroes!!! Our mission is a GO!!! That's right. Star Command called Forever Mama and reported that Travel Approval for the mission has been granted! Star Command has sent a request for the Consulate Appointment and when that date is received the trip dates will be finalized. Stay tuned to this bat channel (oops! wrong story again!) communication to receive the update from Star Command when it arrives!